10 men’s necklaces to switch up your style game

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The term necklace has mostly been associated with womenswear, rappers, and stereotypical Bollywood mobsters. But that doesn’t mean you cannot work it into your everyday routine. Men’s jewellery of all kinds is fast becoming a part of the stylish man’s not-so-secret arsenal. And the right pieces can make you stand out from the next jeans-and-t-shirt kinda guy in a jiffy. If you are new to the men’s jewellery game, then ease yourself into it by starting out with a simple chain. Go for one that is neither too long, nor too short. Pro tip: It should hit right above your sternum. Metal wise, gold and silver both work well. If it has a story behind it – say it is an heirloom piece or something you bought it in a vintage store in Paris – then even better.

To see how the stylish gent gets it right, there is Priyanka Chopra’s fiancée, Nick Jonas. The 25-year-old has mastered the art of making an otherwise basic athleisure look pop with a gold chain or two. For a more boho vibe, look towards Ryan Gosling — he makes everything from small pendants to dog tags look good.

As for the special story we were talking about, Gosling’s nailed that one by having his dog’s name engraved on his go-to necklace. But then again, the La La Land star can make anything look good – including that no-shirt necklace moment from Crazy Stupid Love.

But even if you can’t pull off that advanced a move, you could still begin your journey with these pieces: